Catfish pepper soup with vegetables

Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

• 700 g catfish, cleaned and cut into steaks
• 2 tsp pepper soup spice
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 small handful scent leaf (nchanwu) or basil, washed
• 2 medium carrot, washed and sliced
• 2 medium garden egg or courgette, washed and cubed
• 1 small fresh chilli, optional, to taste
• 1.2 l water
• salt, a little, to taste

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Bring the water to the boil with the onion, pepper soup spice and chilli if using.
2. 2Step 2. Add the catfish steaks and simmer gently for 12–15 minutes until the flesh is firm, opaque and cooked through.
3. 3Step 3. Add the carrot and garden egg and cook for a further 6–8 minutes until tender.
4. 4Step 4. Stir in the washed scent leaf, season lightly and serve hot.

Allergens for your selection

• Contains: Fish

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